Summer Adventures Getaway

Get an overview
of Canada’s Capital Region via a seaplane excursion, offered by Air
Outaouais. The tour begins and ends on the Ottawa River, and
includes downtown Ottawa and Hull, as well as flying over Gatineau Park.
Spend the remainder of the morning touring the capital on a rented bicycle
from Rent-a-Bike; with over 200 km of interconnected bicycle paths,
your clients can reach many points of interest via bicycle and can discover
the Ottawa region at their own pace.

Recreational
pathway maps are available, and bicycle rentals and guided tours can
all be arranged through Rent-a-Bike. Spend the afternoon horseback
riding at one of two farms in the Ottawa region. Captiva Farms,
located in Wakefield, QC, offers 20 kilometres of trails through
the panoramic mountains and hillsides of the Gatineau Hills. (Longer
excursions including overnight camping are options for more adventurous
clientele.) Happy Trails Riding Stables, in nearby Carlsbad
Springs, ON (10 minutes east), offers Western-style trail riding through
scenic, wooded trails over 200 acres of land.

The Ottawa
River is becoming well-known as one of the best rivers in Canada for
rafting, and the next day of this itinerary is fully devoted to whitewater
rafting! Travel 1½ hours northwest to the Beachburg/Cobden
area to take in rafting at one of three professional suppliers:
Esprit Rafting, OWL Rafting and RiverRun. Exhilarating rides
down the rapids will fill the remainder of the day, followed by a luncheon
or dinner cruise back to the main site. Float trips are also available
through OWL Rafting for those who would prefer a more stable, comfortable
ride. Each of these adventure operators’ locations is a destination
in itself, as each offers additional recreational options and facilities
on-site, ie. camping, horseback riding, volleyball, hiking, mountain
biking, etc. Return to Ottawa after an exhilarating day on the
rapids!